Unanimous for justice

5:15 PM,
Apr. 21, 2014

Written by

Tallahassee Democrat Editorial Board

The death penalty has been a subject of disagreement for years, with endless arguments over whether it's being carried out too much or not enough, too quickly or too slowly, and of course whether Florida should even have the death penalty.

On one point, though, everyone should be in agreement: If we are to have the death penalty, it should be carried out fairly.

That's why it's unfortunate that bills intended to help ensure fairness are languishing in the state House and the Senate. Senate Bill 334, introduced by Sen. Thad Altman, R-Melbourne, and the similar House Bill 467, introduced by Rep. ...